COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Riesling
PRODUCER
Weingut Hirsch
REGION
Niederösterreich
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Weingut Hirsch Ried Gaisberg Zöbing Riesling 2021 is a single-vineyard wine from the Kamptal DAC region of Austria. Produced by the family-run Weingut Hirsch, which has a history dating back to 1878, this Riesling comes from the 'Erste Lage' Gaisberg vineyard. The vineyard's location around Zöbing features terraces with Urgestein soils, contributing to the wine's minerality. Weingut Hirsch practices biodynamic viticulture, emphasizing a connection with nature in their winemaking.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Gaisberg is an 'Erste Lage' (First Growth) vineyard.
Fact 02
Weingut Hirsch was the first Austrian winery to use Stelvin closures for all wines.
Fact 03
The vineyard soils are a mix of gneiss and amphibolite.
Fact 04
The winery is certified biodynamic and 'Respekt' certified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Weingut Hirsch employs biodynamic farming practices, emphasizing a close relationship with nature. Their winemaking philosophy centers on allowing the wine to express its inherent individuality, with minimal intervention in the cellar. The winery is known for its innovative approach, including being the first in Austria to use Stelvin closures for all its wines and strategically delaying the bottling and release of its top-tier wines.
